Dinner

Doritos Chicken Casserole Recipe

ByIsabella Vance December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Introduction

Doritos Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines shredded chicken with cheesy, spicy ingredients layered over crunchy Dorito chips. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.

A baked casserole in a white rectangular dish is shown with a top layer of melted golden and white cheese, crispy orange-colored corn chips, and sprinkled with chopped bright red tomatoes and green onion slices. The cheese is melted unevenly creating patches of white and yellow, while the corn chips add a crunchy texture beneath. The dish sits on a white marbled surface with a corner of a white cloth with black grid lines and a wooden spoon visible to the side. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast (such as from a rotisserie chicken)
15 ounce bag Nacho Cheese Dorito chips
1 cup sour cream
20 ounces (2 cans) condensed cream of chicken soup
10 ounces Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
15 ounce can corn, drained (or 1.5 cups frozen or fresh corn)
1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Optional garnish: fresh diced tomatoes and thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2: Crush the Dorito chips and place half of them evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Set aside the remaining chips.
Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, condensed cream of chicken soup, Rotel, corn, cumin, chili powder, and half of each cheese. Gently fold in the shredded chicken until everything is well combined.
Step 4: Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the layer of chips in the baking dish.
Step 5: Top the chicken mixture with the remaining crushed chips and sprinkle the rest of the cheeses on top.
Step 6: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Step 7: Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes and sliced green onions if desired.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of smoked paprika to the chicken mixture.
Use spicy Rotel or add a dash of hot sauce for more heat.
Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to lighten the dish without sacrificing creaminess.
Try using crushed Cool Ranch Doritos for a different twist on the flavor.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until warmed through, or reheat the entire casserole in a 350-degree oven covered with foil to prevent drying out.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with a creamy layered dip topped with golden crunchy chips, bright red diced tomatoes, and fresh green sliced scallions. The dip appears thick and cheesy with a smooth texture beneath the chips. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface with scattered diced tomatoes and scallions around it. The background shows a blurred white baking dish with more of the same dip inside. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

Yes, you can assemble the casserole a few hours in advance and keep it covered in the refrigerator. Bake it just before serving for best texture and flavor.

Can I use fresh chicken instead of rotisserie?

Absolutely. Cook and shred your own chicken breasts or thighs and allow them to cool before mixing with the other ingredients.

Isabella Vance